New Hampshire HB1303: authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.

Sponsors

• Suzanne Vail (D, 6) · primary sponsor
• Tony Caplan (D, 8)
• John Cloutier (D, 6)
• Linda Haskins (D, 11)
• Allan Howland (D, 20)
• Peter Petrigno (D, 43)
• Carry Spier (D, 6)
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Debra Altschiller (D, 24)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1812h: MA RC 164-150 05/14/2026 HJ 13
2. May 14, 2026: Amendment # 2026-1812h (NT): AA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 6, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
4. May 6, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1812h 05/05/2026 (Vote 11-9; RC) HC 19 P. 28
5. April 29, 2026: Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 154
6. April 1, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 11:00 am GP 154
7. March 16, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 8
8. March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0958s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
9. March 5, 2026: Sen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2026-0958s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
10. March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 27

Common questions

What is HB1303?

HB1303 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): authorizing municipalities to adopt zoning ordinances related to the protection, management, or replacement of tree canopy.

What is the status of HB1303?

Failed as of March 5, 2026. Latest action: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1812h: MA RC 164-150 05/14/2026 HJ 13 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1303?

Suzanne Vail (D, 6), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1303?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2875&sy=2026